Sizing

Two measurements,
one right size.

A suit is bought on the chest and the waist, not on height alone. Measure once with a soft tape, compare below, and if you land between sizes take the larger one – a tailor can take in, but cannot add.

How to measure

Chest – under the arms, across the fullest part of the chest, tape level and snug but not tight.
Natural waist – at the navel, not where your trousers sit. Keep one finger under the tape.
Height – shoes off, against a wall. Under 5’7″ ask for a short length; over 6’1″ ask for a long.
Sleeve – from the shoulder seam to just past the wrist bone, arm relaxed.

Measuring tape, chalk and shears on navy cloth — Measure over a shirt, not a jumper. If in doubt, send us the numbers.

Jacket sizes

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Chest (in)	Waist (in)
36R	91-94	76-79	36-37	30-31
38R	96-99	81-84	38-39	32-33
40R	101-104	86-89	40-41	34-35
42R	106-109	91-94	42-43	36-37
44R	111-114	96-99	44-45	38-39
46R	116-119	101-104	46-47	40-41
48R	121-124	106-109	48-49	42-43
50R	127-130	111-114	50-51	44-45
52R	132-135	116-119	52-53	46-47

Short (S) and long (L) lengths are available on request. The size on the label is the chest measurement in inches – a 40R fits a 40 inch chest.

Trousers

The trousers in a suit set are cut to match the jacket size, with roughly 6 cm (2.4 in) of adjustment at the waistband. They ship unhemmed with a 34 in inside leg; any tailor can shorten and finish them for your shoes. If you need a different waist than the set provides, message us before ordering and we will match the trousers separately.

The three blocks

Business – regular through the chest and waist, straight or gently tapered leg. For most builds, and the easiest to alter.
Formal – cut closer, with peak lapels, double-breasted fronts and three-piece sets. Check the chest before ordering.
Ceremony – linen and evening cuts. The linen runs relaxed; the tuxedo runs close. Both are designed to be tailored at the hem.

Jacket length and sleeve

A finished jacket should cover the seat with about 1-2 cm of shirt cuff showing. Sleeves are cut to a standard length and can be shortened by a tailor; working buttonholes on the atelier suit mean shortening there is best done by someone who knows what they are doing.